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Catch Me If You Can (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 186 Fresh: 179  Rotten:7 Average Rating: 7.9/10
 
Consensus: Spielberg lightens up and DiCaprio charms in this breezily entertaining chase flick. Spielberg lightens up and DiCaprio charms in this breezily entertaining chase flick. more
 
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hrs 21 mins
Theatrical Release: Dec 25, 2002 Wide
Box Office: $164,435,221
Synopsis:
Oscar® nominee Leonardo Di Caprio ("What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "Titanic") and two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks ("Philadelphia," "Forrest Gump") engage in a game of cat and mouse in the real-life crime drama "Catch Me If You Can," under the direction of three-time... [More]
Oscar® nominee Leonardo Di Caprio ("What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "Titanic") and two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks ("Philadelphia," "Forrest Gump") engage in a game of cat and mouse in the real-life crime drama "Catch Me If You Can," under the direction of three-time Oscar® winner Steven Spielberg ("Saving Private Ryan," "Schindler's List"). Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Leonardo Di Caprio) worked as a doctor, a lawyer and as a co-pilot for a major airline -- all before his 18th birthday. A master of deception, he was also a brilliant forger, whose skill gave him his first real claim to fame: At the age of 17, Frank Abagnale, Jr. became the most successful bank robber in the history of the United States. FBI Agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) had made it his prime mission to capture Frank and bring him to justice, but Frank is always one step ahead of him, baiting him to continue the chase. Steven Spielberg will direct "Catch Me If You Can," from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson, based on the autobiographical book of the same name by Frank Abagnale, Jr. and Stan Redding. The film is being produced by Steven Spielberg and Walter F. Parkes ("Gladiator"), with Barry Kemp, Laurie MacDonald, Michel Shane and Tony Romano executive producing. -- © DreamWorks Pictures [Less]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye

Director: Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter: Jeff Nathanson
Producer: Steven Spielberg, Walter F. Parkes
Composer: John Williams

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May 6, 2003

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The movie is a good time. It not only produces happiness, it is happy.

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09/24/07 12:15 PM
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com
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06/24/06 03:51 AM
Time Out
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a future classic

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04/11/06 07:50 AM
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
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The movie is -- intentionally or otherwise -- a remarkable parable about denying reality until reality catches up to you.

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01/15/05 10:42 PM
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer
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Has Steven Spielberg lost it?

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10/07/04 07:31 PM
Tony Medley
tonymedley.com
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...the film would've been vastly improved had it been trimmed down to 90 minutes.

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08/21/04 10:42 PM
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
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The stylish, cartoon-like opening credits reminded me of the snazzy beginnings of the Peter Sellers-Pink Panther movies.

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06/23/04 10:01 AM
Judith Egerton
Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)
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One of Spielberg's finest pieces of storytelling. Helps make up for A.I.

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12/21/03 08:17 AM
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy
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12/15/03 05:20 PM
Christopher Tookey
Daily Mail [UK]
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Steven Spielberg’s new film is lighthearted and enjoyable, with just enough undercurrents of human frailty to keep the story interesting.

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10/07/03 07:52 AM
David Foucher
EDGE Boston
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It's Spielberg who pulls the con by leading us down a familiar path only to rup the rug out from under us.

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07/16/03 09:23 AM
Michael Drakulich
Star Newspapers (Chicago, IL)
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Celebrity Interview - Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and filmmaker Steven Spielberg talk about collaborating on Catch Me If You Can based on the true adventures of one of history’s most successful con men.

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06/11/03 11:22 PM
Steve Dexter
FilmStew.com
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Spielberg. . .supersedes even himself with one of the most enjoyable and compelling films of his career.

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06/11/03 11:20 PM
Todd Gilchrist
FilmStew.com
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In a holiday season characterized by heavy cinematic fare, Stephen Spielberg has concocted a frothy trifle.

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05/20/03 05:20 PM
Susan Tavernetti
Palo Alto Weekly
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Is this a light-hearted romp? Is this a psychological drama? Is it a thriller? Can it be all three? Not quite, Sort of. Uh Uh. And dear lord no.

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04/05/03 01:03 PM
Andrea Chase
Killer Movie Reviews
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03/25/03 05:19 PM
Guardian [UK]
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What could have been a great film is merely a good one, by way of forsaking the gritty details for directorial sleight of hand.

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03/18/03 09:02 PM
Brian Mckay
eFilmCritic.com
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Es casi una reconciliación con el mejor Spielberg...

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03/11/03 08:45 AM
Enrique Buchichio
Uruguay Total
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This is a delectable film indeed.

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03/04/03 08:51 AM
Glenn Kenny
Premiere Magazine
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Graças às interações entre seus personagens, o filme torna-se não apenas uma história divertida sobre uma curiosa perseguição, mas também um belo estudo de personagens.

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02/22/03 01:18 PM
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena
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